New RN starting in ICU Question

[foscaute]

I'm a new RN in an ICU. I feel that I need to learn how to perform different procedures, like pulling chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, monitoring and using a ventilation machine, etc.

I've been looking for a good ICU procedure text/manual, like the AACN Procedural Manual for Critical Care Nurses, that gives step-by-step instructions. I like AACN's procedure manual, but it has two main draw backs for me; first, it's a little too expensive for the newer edition, and the 2005 edition is still a little pricey, seeing that it may be a little outdated. The second drawback is that it lacks any kind of visuals or online component with interactive media. I'm more of a visual learner.

Does anyone know of any reputable text(s) with some kind of multi-media component that would be worth investing in? If so, I would love to know. Thanks for you time.

[firstlight]

Have you tried ebay?

With the new AACN Procedural manuel out old ones will probably be posted in time.

Canadian site has many posted.

[Salter444]

Do you not have a preceptor? These are the types of procedure you need to perform and demonstrate competence in while on orientation. Also, many of these procedures you can find on you tube.

[Da_Milk_of_Amnesia, MSN]

Just out of curiosity where are you working that allows nurses to pull chest tubes ? I've never worked anywhere, where they allowed an RN to pull them.

[CandiceNTexas]

Just out of curiosity where are you working that allows nurses to pull chest tubes ? I've never worked anywhere, where they allowed an RN to pull them.

Nurses do at the facility I work at. We pull cts, cordis/swanz lines, a lines, pacer wires. Part of nursing duties, and all ya need is an order and training.

[guest769224]

Just out of curiosity where are you working that allows nurses to pull chest tubes ? I've never worked anywhere, where they allowed an RN to pull them.

RNs in my unit extricate chest tubes as well. Not uncommon for our ICU